We love its bright orange flowers clustered in dense spikes at the top of the stems. On average, it can reach between 60-90cm in height. When given optimal growing conditions, it can flower almost continuously, but mainly from spring to autumn.
Non-toxic to animals.
- Family: Acanthaceae.
- Origin: Tropical areas of Africa and Asia.
- Watering:
- Allow the surface of the soil to dry between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: High.
- Soil type: Rich and well-drained.
- Brightness: Moderate to high.
- Orientation: East, West or 1 m from a South window.
- Growth: Average.
- Temperature: Hot.
- Between 18ᵒC and 22ᵒC.
- Never below 15ᵒC.
Pot diameter: 15 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, every plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
